I really hope you can upload a video showing the difference between removing the film. I know pvc is very hard to remove with hand!. So i was wondering does the other 2 can be torn with hands? Are they like retail in store like tea box or sealed box of electronics? The type i’m looking for is when it’s shrunk and once is torn with hand it peels like paper and not a whole chunk like pvc!. What type is that?
Those are not wrapped with shrink film....those are wrapped by a fold-and-glue method, like a DVD or pack of cigarettes, using polyethylene...where the film is folded around the package (like cigarettes) and glued into place. Much neater than shrink...and the machinery costs (literally!) about 100 times as much.
The system we use is The PackageMaster, at www.nationalshrinkwrap.com, and the films are 60 and 75 gauge polyolefin and 75 gauge PVC. All are available in standard format, as well as perforated, for goat's milk soaps. The polyolefins will allow the scent through the film whether perforated or not. The PVC will not...but it looks better.
I have a question about bath bombs. I live in a place that has high humidity in the summer and it is imperative that I wrap them so that no air gets into them. What do you suggest? I don't want the air to get in and set them off so I need something that will seal them air tight. Does your system do this and what gauge film do I need? Thank You!
Carol, EVERY shrink-packaged item MUST have a tiny hole in it somewhere, in order for air, packaged along with your product, to escape. We've been selling soapmakers (our largest customer segment, for almost 13 years now, and many are using it just for bath bombs. I have just purchased 16 2.5" Bath Bombs so I could shoot a how-to video just for bath bombs, as so many people aren't being as productive wrapping them, as they can be. As you can see in many of the videos posted on our facebook page, not everyone follows the instructions. It will still work...but it's often at the expense of productivity or economics. All I am saying is that if you do wrap the right way (DVD or download video included with each system, as well as industry-specific "WELCOME" letters, pointing out tips to shorten your learning curve, and addressing issues you're likely to face...whatever it is you are wrapping....and how to deal with them...) you'll likely be much more productive and economical... If you would like to see your product, wrapped in different films, just send us a few (at least 6) and we will wrap and label them (as to which film is used for each) and return them to you on our dime. If you want the scent to come through...any of the polyolefins will work. If the bombs aren't going to be subject to a lot of stress...either they are shipped in protective packaging, or you're selling from store inventory, 60 gauge polyolefin will protect them, and allow the scent through. If you sell at fairs and markets, and they're repeatedly being handled and packed, and jostled, and sniffed...you'll want to use our 75 gauge Polyolefin...it's very strong (all our polyolefins are cross-linked...a process that makes them stronger, uses less heat to shrink down, and is more puncture-resistant than standard 100 gauge polyolefin! 75 gauge PVC will give you a glossy looking package...and MAXIMUM protection from moisture...but, typically, will NOT allow the scent through. It's also the easiest film to work with...so if you don't need the scent to come though...like internet/mail-order sales...it's is a good choice. Many soapers have had negative experiences with pre-made PVC bags and sleeves...and that's mostly due to the sharp, rough edges and seams left behind after shrinking. That's because they're made from 100 and even 200 gauge PVC's...which is WAY TOO THICK FOR SOAP! If you have any questions, please feel free to call!
I see that you was doing bath bombs but what about the round bath bombs ... can they be done? I was hoping you would have a video on that too ... lol ... i am talking my husband into getting me 1 of these ... i had a impulse sealer and it stopped working on me right in the middle of an order i was working on ... but my main question was about the bath bombs that are completely round ... big and small ... if you can ... can you please do a video on that too and wrapping jars ... Thanks for your time
+Cheryl Kane Sorry I did't see your email until this morning. You can absolutely wrap round bath bombs with our system...for 2-3" bombs, we do three at a time....it takes seconds for each one. As you heat the film to shrink it, it softens, so all you have to do is make sure while you are manipulating the bomb, to pat down the "dog-ears"...and they will stay flat. It's not even an extra step...you just learn how to hold the bomb in your hand in a way to make sure you that while you are shrinking one portion of the film, you are gently squeezing the areas where the film sticks up. If you want to send us some to wrap for you, so you can see for yourself, we can do that. We always wrap round bombs that they demo and give away to attendees at the HSMG Soapmaking Conference...and no complaints yet! Art Marko National Shrinkwrap
I really hope you can upload a video showing the difference between removing the film. I know pvc is very hard to remove with hand!. So i was wondering does the other 2 can be torn with hands? Are they like retail in store like tea box or sealed box of electronics?
The type i’m looking for is when it’s shrunk and once is torn with hand it peels like paper and not a whole chunk like pvc!. What type is that?
Those are not wrapped with shrink film....those are wrapped by a fold-and-glue method, like a DVD or pack of cigarettes, using polyethylene...where the film is folded around the package (like cigarettes) and glued into place. Much neater than shrink...and the machinery costs (literally!) about 100 times as much.
Very good video, professional work, Can you describe please the details of the tools and the 3 types of poly you are using, thank you so much.
The system we use is The PackageMaster, at www.nationalshrinkwrap.com, and the films are 60 and 75 gauge polyolefin and 75 gauge PVC. All are available in standard format, as well as perforated, for goat's milk soaps. The polyolefins will allow the scent through the film whether perforated or not. The PVC will not...but it looks better.
Where the machine is available for sealing
www.nationalshrinkwrap.com
Which pvc film parfect for Fruits packing
Individual fruits...75 gauge polyolefin, or a baskt or tray full, 100 gauge
polyolefin
hi. what size rolls were you using? thank you
I have a question about bath bombs. I live in a place that has high humidity in the summer and it is imperative that I wrap them so that no air gets into them. What do you suggest? I don't want the air to get in and set them off so I need something that will seal them air tight. Does your system do this and what gauge film do I need? Thank You!
Carol,
EVERY shrink-packaged item MUST have a tiny hole in it somewhere, in order for air, packaged along with your product, to escape.
We've been selling soapmakers (our largest customer segment, for almost 13 years now, and many are using it just for bath bombs. I have just purchased 16 2.5" Bath Bombs so I could shoot a how-to video just for bath bombs, as so many people aren't being as productive wrapping them, as they can be. As you can see in many of the videos posted on our facebook page, not everyone follows the instructions. It will still work...but it's often at the expense of productivity or economics.
All I am saying is that if you do wrap the right way (DVD or download video included with each system, as well as industry-specific "WELCOME" letters, pointing out tips to shorten your learning curve, and addressing issues you're likely to face...whatever it is you are wrapping....and how to deal with them...) you'll likely be much more productive and economical...
If you would like to see your product, wrapped in different films, just send us a few (at least 6) and we will wrap and label them (as to which film is used for each) and return them to you on our dime.
If you want the scent to come through...any of the polyolefins will work. If the bombs aren't going to be subject to a lot of stress...either they are shipped in protective packaging, or you're selling from store inventory, 60 gauge polyolefin will protect them, and allow the scent through. If you sell at fairs and markets, and they're repeatedly being handled and packed, and jostled, and sniffed...you'll want to use our 75 gauge Polyolefin...it's very strong (all our polyolefins are cross-linked...a process that makes them stronger, uses less heat to shrink down, and is more puncture-resistant than standard 100 gauge polyolefin!
75 gauge PVC will give you a glossy looking package...and MAXIMUM protection from moisture...but, typically, will NOT allow the scent through. It's also the easiest film to work with...so if you don't need the scent to come though...like internet/mail-order sales...it's is a good choice. Many soapers have had negative experiences with pre-made PVC bags and sleeves...and that's mostly due to the sharp, rough edges and seams left behind after shrinking. That's because they're made from 100 and even 200 gauge PVC's...which is WAY TOO THICK FOR SOAP!
If you have any questions, please feel free to call!
I see that you was doing bath bombs but what about the round bath bombs ... can they be done? I was hoping you would have a video on that too ... lol ... i am talking my husband into getting me 1 of these ... i had a impulse sealer and it stopped working on me right in the middle of an order i was working on ... but my main question was about the bath bombs that are completely round ... big and small ... if you can ... can you please do a video on that too and wrapping jars ... Thanks for your time
+Cheryl Kane
Sorry I did't see your email until this morning.
You can absolutely wrap round bath bombs with our system...for 2-3" bombs, we do three at a time....it takes seconds for each one.
As you heat the film to shrink it, it softens, so all you have to do is make sure while you are manipulating the bomb, to pat down the "dog-ears"...and they will stay flat. It's not even an extra step...you just learn how to hold the bomb in your hand in a way to make sure you that while you are shrinking one portion of the film, you are gently squeezing the areas where the film sticks up.
If you want to send us some to wrap for you, so you can see for yourself, we can do that.
We always wrap round bombs that they demo and give away to attendees at the HSMG Soapmaking Conference...and no complaints yet!
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